What is a Pronoun? Grammar Review

A Pronoun is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A pronoun replaces a noun or noun phrase. We use pronouns so as not to repeat a noun again and again. Most pronouns are short words. There are nine different types of pronouns. Some of the most common pronouns are “He, she, it, I, you, we, they”. Pronouns can function with a direct object or indirect objects.

Examples

Pronouns are in bold type.

Q: Is that yours? A: Yes, I just bought it a few days ago.

Q: Why are they running down the street? A: They need to catch the bus!

Q: Do you want to buy a pair of jeans at the shop? A: Yes, let’s walk to it!